Father's Day

Funny Father's Day Musings / Quotes:

My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, "You're tearing up the grass." "We're not raising grass," Dad would reply. "We're raising boys."
~Harmon Killebrew

Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.
~Bill Cosby

When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.
~Mark Twain, "Old Times on the Mississippi" Atlantic Monthly, 1874

Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected.
~Red Buttons

Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat. Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher's mound. Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together. Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again.
~Jimmy Piersal, on how to diaper a baby, 1968

On the Menu:

Treat the man in your life to these awesome grilling recipes! If he insists on being the one to do the grilling (as my adorable husband does, because he loves it), you can still do all the prep work and he will think that is a wonderful gesture!

Peach Pork Ribs
These ribs are easy and grill up super quick! The peach, ginger, and garlic glaze on them is savory and delicious, and the meat just falls right off the bone, it is that tender!

Rosemary Ranch Shish Kabobs
These shish kababos are super tender and the rosemary ranch marinade is divine!!!

...but if you were to ask my husband what his FAVORITE recipe is, he would tell you to try this:

World's Greatest Lasagna
Granted, it does take at least a few hours to make, but the results are WORTH IT!

Gift Ideas:

Here are a few suggestions for gifts for Dad:

Simple and Sweet:

Most dads will be perfectly pleased with a homemade card or scrapbook showcasing the birth of his children. In fact, we just found this GREAT coupon from Michael's Crafts that allows you to take 50% off any one item, good through June 14, 2008! Click here to print it out!

Homemade gift certificates are always appreciated. Your children could offer to take out the trash for him. Or you could give him a coupon for a free backrub!

Gadget Geek:

Apple, inc. just released their newest iPhone G3 (or iPhone 2.0 as some have already nicknamed it), for a very low price of $199! So if you have been holding out on owning an iPhone due to the high prices, this is your opportunity to snag the latest model for a reaasonable price!
(Image via Marketwatch.com)

Athlete or Interested in Getting in Shape:

Nintendo has released the new Nintendo Wii Fit that goes along with your Nintendo Wii system that allows you to work out in the comfort of home. Also available from Nintendo Wii are cool attachments such as their virtual tennis racket and boxing gloves for a fun, interactive workout.

Outdoorsy Dad:

Take Dad camping! Check out local national parks in your area and enjoy the weekend outdoors with the family.

Sports Fan:

Tickets to his favorite team is always a wonderful treat, especially when he can share it with his kids. After all, most dads would rather celebrate Father's Day with their family than with anyone else!